KRW Foundation
Accepts applications
KRW Foundation is a private foundation in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.8 million in 34 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $500,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.8 million
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$22.3 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.1 million the year before.
27% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.1 million | 32 | $18.3 million |
| 2024 | $2.8 million | 34 | $22.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kate P Wolters 2260 Cascade Springs Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (616) 949-0716, kate.wolters@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Letter request, supporting information welcomed. |
What KRW Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 32 | $2.7 million |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $75,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids Symphony Endowment | General | $500,000 |
| Our Hope | General | $300,000 |
| Grand Valley State University | General | $250,000 |
| Family Promise of Grand Rapids | General | $150,000 |
| Mary Free Bed Foundation | General | $150,000 |
| The Diatribe | General | $150,000 |
| United Methodist Community House | General | $100,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids | General | $100,000 |
| Grand Rapids Civic Theatre | General | $90,000 |
| Aspen Institute | General | $75,000 |
| Aya Youth Collective | General | $75,000 |
| Heart of West Michigan United Way | General | $70,000 |
| YWCA West Central Michigan | General | $65,000 |
| Grand Rapids Art Museum | General | $60,000 |
| Aquinas College | General | $50,000 |
| C-Snip | General | $50,000 |
| Disart | General | $50,000 |
| First Steps of Kent County | General | $50,000 |
| Garfield Park Neighborhood Association | General | $50,000 |
| Grand Rapids Children's Museum | General | $50,000 |
| Health Net of West Michigan | General | $50,000 |
| Humane Society of West Michigan | General | $45,000 |
| Beyond 26 | General | $30,000 |
| ACLU of Michigan | General | $25,000 |
| Disability Advocates of Kent County | General | $25,000 |
| Ikus Life Enrichment | General | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of West Michigan | General | $25,000 |
| The Arc of Kent County | General | $25,000 |
| West Michigan Center for Arts & Technology | General | $25,000 |
| St Cecilia Music Center | General | $15,000 |
| Camp Sunshine | General | $10,000 |
| Children's Advocacy Center of Kent County | General | $10,000 |
| Red Cross of Greater Grand Rapids | General | $5,000 |
| Red Cross of Palm Beach County | General | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kate P Wolters
- Jeffrey B Power
Questions people ask
Does KRW Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does KRW Foundation give?
$2.8 million in tax year 2024, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs KRW Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kate P Wolters (President/Secretary/Treasu) and Jeffrey B Power (Trustee).
What does KRW Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.